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Operating Instructions

English Version 

Powador
10.0 TL3
12.0 TL3
14.0 TL3

Summary of Contents for Powador 10.0 TL3

Page 1: ...Operating Instructions English Version Powador 10 0 TL3 12 0 TL3 14 0 TL3...

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Page 3: ...29 7 5 Starting up the inverter 29 8 Configuration and Operation 30 8 1 Controls 30 8 2 Initial start up 33 8 3 Menu structure 33 8 4 Monitor inverter 39 8 5 Performing a software update 41 9 Mainten...

Page 4: ...ing your photovoltaic PV system are included with the operating instructions 1 1 2 Retention of documents These instructions and other documents must be stored near the system and be available wheneve...

Page 5: ...in any sequence Action instructions Prerequisite s for your action s optional Carry out action Additional actions if applicable Result of your action s optional b Multi step action instructions that m...

Page 6: ...ing inadvertently switched back on before performing visual inspections and maintenance When taking measurements while the inverter is live Do not touch the electrical connections Remove all jewellery...

Page 7: ...to VDE 0126 1 1 2 3 Standards and directives The inverter is labelled with the CE mark The inverter complies with the following standards and directives 2006 95 EC Directive relating to electrical eq...

Page 8: ...mum voltage is present in the inverter If as nightfall approaches the voltage drops below the minimum voltage value feed in mode ends and the inverter switches off 3 2 Unit description 3 2 1 Powador i...

Page 9: ...tor with a positive and negative lead to the inverter DC disconnect Use the DC disconnector to disconnect the inverter from all power sources on the PV generator side Line fuses NEOZED fuses are suita...

Page 10: ...list dealer The electrician then activates the function in the configuration menu see section 8 3 on page 33 R33 switch optional The potential free contact switches larger appliances e g air condition...

Page 11: ...ion Start of power reduction 50 2 Hz The current power is frozen and used to calculate the power reduction Overfrequency shutdown 51 5 Hz The inverter shuts down Underfrequency shutdown 47 5 Hz The in...

Page 12: ...est runs according to the same design as the undervoltage shut down test Frequency is also measured with the procedure described here In this case a software ramp function with a gradient of 0 05 Hz s...

Page 13: ...dor link RS485 to bridge long distances between several inverters or between an inverter and the Powador proLOG by means of wireless radio transmission 3 2 5 2 Ethernet interface The monitoring can oc...

Page 14: ...category II The possible input power is reduced at voltages lower than 350 V The input current is limited to 18 6 A per input Output Levels Rated power VA 9 000 10 000 12 500 Max power VA 9 000 10 00...

Page 15: ...e connection via M32 cable fitting DC connections 8 2 x 4 MC 4 compatible plug connections Connection for Ethernet cable connection Cable connection via M25 cable fitting Optional DC connection Ambien...

Page 16: ...ter feed in power that is too low s Restart time after fault s DE 190 264 253 47 5 50 2 60 180 30 ES 196 254 49 0 51 0 180 180 180 IT 190 264 49 7 50 3 180 180 30 FR 190 264 253 49 5 50 5 60 180 30 CY...

Page 17: ...e shipping company in case of the following Damage to the packaging that indicates that the inverter may have been damaged Obvious damage to the inverter 3 Immediately send a damage report to the ship...

Page 18: ...g the unit in a control cabinet provide forced ventilation so that the heat is sufficiently dissipated Easily accessible from the front and sides Protected from direct sunshine outdoors For easy opera...

Page 19: ...386 405 260 565 1120 328 Figure 5 Instructions for wall mounting Figure 6 Drill stencil for wall mounting with minimum clearances in mm 1 2 3 4 5 Figure 7 Minimum clearances mounting plate Key 1 Fixin...

Page 20: ...ans who are approved by the supply grid operator may open and install the inverter The inverter must be mounted in a fixed position before being connected electrically Observe all safety regulations a...

Page 21: ...rotection of NYM leads for fixed wiring according to VDE 0100 part 430 For lead lengths up to 20 m use the conductor cross sections listed in table 4 Longer lead lengths require larger conductor cross...

Page 22: ...ust be provided in the final installation This disconnection unit must installed in such a manner that access to it is possible at any time without hindrance If a residual current circuit breaker is n...

Page 23: ...enerator Protective earth PE and the negative lead of the PV generator Low resistance 2 M indicates a high ohm ground fault of the DC generator 4 Rectify any faults before connecting the DC generator...

Page 24: ...together 14 kW Imax 18 6 A per tracker Figure 12 Recommended standard connection 7 2 2 4 Parallel input connection The DC inputs can also be connected in parallel Only strings with identical MPP volta...

Page 25: ...the self test of the unit and the feed in operation is not guaranteed This does not lead to damage to the unit The recommended standard connection or the parallel input connection should be selected a...

Page 26: ...of the inverter Figure 15 Grounding point in the connection area Grounding the housing 1 Detach cable fitting for grounding the housing 2 Remove the outer cladding from the grounding lead 3 Insert the...

Page 27: ...M25 for Ethernet cable 3 USB interface with cover 7 3 1 Connecting the RS485 bus Figure 17 RS485 interface wiring diagram NOTICE Different manufacturers interpret the standard on which the RS485 proto...

Page 28: ...n page 27 Maximum contact load 10 24 VDC 10 mA 7 3 3 Connecting the S0 output An S0 pulse output is located on the communication board Use this output to control accessories such as a large display fo...

Page 29: ...e to the connection terminals 4 Tighten the cable fitting 7 4 Sealing the connection area 1 Place the connection cover on the connection area of the inverter 2 Screw in the four Torx screws on the fro...

Page 30: ...lowing states LED illuminated LED flashing LED not illuminated The LED indicators show the following operating states Operating state LEDs Display Description Start The green Operating LED is illumina...

Page 31: ...key is pressed for an adjustable period of time it switches off again You can also perma nently activate or deactivate the backlighting In sleep mode the inverter deactivates the display regardless o...

Page 32: ...he LCD is showing the desktop Press the down arrow key The LCD displays the daily yield in a diagram To return to the desktop press any key 8 1 3 2 Inverter menu Selecting a menu item You have left th...

Page 33: ...of the settings required for initial start up is preset in the configuration assistant Initial configuration In order to select a setting press the up and down keys To select the next menu item press...

Page 34: ...the current remaining time of relay 33 After this period elapses the inverter deactivates relay 33 This menu item is only available if you have selected the On option for the menu item Activ Relay 33...

Page 35: ...revious menu 0 1 2 3 1 Year display Displays the recorded operating data graphically 1 Select a date 2 Press the OK key The display shows the selected data Press any key to return to the previous menu...

Page 36: ...for 30 minutes before the home feed in is activated Define the switch on time operating time of relay 33 after activation NOTICE This menu item is only available if you have selected the On option fo...

Page 37: ...B GR IL IT PT 0 1 2 3 1 Switch off volt The inverter is equipped with redundant 3 phase monitoring If the line voltage drops below the value set for Minimum line voltage the inverter switches off The...

Page 38: ...rective Specify constant k Specify the dead band Activate or deactivate FRT 0 1 2 3 1 Idle power Open the menu Press the right arrow key or the OK key 0 1 2 3 2 cos phi specification Configure power f...

Page 39: ...ted to the USB interface of the inverter e g a USB stick 8 4 1 USB interface Use an external USB storage device to read operating data saved in the inverter 8 4 1 1 Reading log data NOTICE The USB int...

Page 40: ...alling up the web server Configure the Ethernet interface Connect the Ethernet interface 1 Open an Internet browser 2 In the address field of the Internet browser enter the IP address of the inverter...

Page 41: ...he power supply is interrupted during the update process Parts of the software or of the inverter itself can then be damaged Do not interrupt the DC and AC power supply during the update process Prepa...

Page 42: ...inverter on a regular basis Remove dust from the ventilation inlets if necessary 9 3 Shutting down for maintenance and troubleshooting DANGER Lethal voltages are still present in the terminals and le...

Page 43: ...er has been switched off and disconnected Severe injuries or death if the leads and terminals in the inverter are touched When a fault occurs notify an authorised electrician approved by the supply gr...

Page 44: ...he capacity of the inverter s pre fuse to be somewhat higher than the maximum feed in current see the Installation section E Contact the grid operator if the grid failure constantly occurs E Damage to...

Page 45: ...witching between sunny and cloudy conditions or strong irradiance a light hum may be audible due to the increased power Under particular grid conditions resonances may form between the unit s input fi...

Page 46: ...le status and fault signals that the inverter shows on the LCD and the LEDs Status Display Explanation Action By OS 1 Waiting for feed in Self test Grid parameters and genera tor voltage are being che...

Page 47: ...communication error has occurred in the internal data transmission Notify your autho rised electrician E Check the data cable FS 35 Protect shutdown SW Protection shutdown of the software AC overvolta...

Page 48: ...rised electrician E FS 49 Line failure Overfrequency Grid frequency too high This fault can be grid related Notify your autho rised electrician E FS 50 Line failure average voltage The grid voltage me...

Page 49: ...e the specified maximum value has been reached FS 67 Fault power section 1 There is a fault in the power section Notify your autho rised electrician E FS 70 Fan error Fan 1 is malfunctioning Replace d...

Page 50: ...port Consignment identification Delivery address Contact person with telephone number You will find our warranty conditions on our website http kaco newenergy de en site service garantie From there yo...

Page 51: ...nnect the DC main switch on the generator junction box or the DC plug connectors Disconnecting the grid voltage is not enough Shutdown sequence 1 Switch off the grid voltage by deactivating the extern...

Page 52: ...and the corresponding transport packaging are made from recyclable raw materials 12 1 Unit Do not dispose of faulty inverters or accessories together with household waste Ensure that the old unit and...

Page 53: ...2004 108 EC and the Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EC The units are compliant with the following standards 2006 95 EC Directive relating to electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage...

Page 54: ...re not designed for standalone operation Safety related parameters for the automatic disconnecting devices are routinely tested on each unit The inverter s grid monitoring conforms with the standard D...

Page 55: ...Documents Operating Instructions Powador 10 0 TL3 12 0 TL3 14 0 TL3_EN Page 55 13 3 Safety Certificate German Unbedenklichkeitsbescheinigung...

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Page 57: ...W 500 V 5000 W Unconnected 750 V 4000 W 750 V 6000 W 750 V 6000 W 350 V 1000 W 350 V 1000 W 600 V 6000 W Unconnected Short circuited Short circuited Invalid connections Invalid switching states are s...

Page 58: ...Appendix Page 58 Operating Instructions Powador 10 0 TL3 12 0 TL3 14 0 TL3_EN Notes...

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Page 60: ...Tel 49 7132 3818 0 Fax 49 7132 3818 703 info kaco newenergy de www kaco newenergy com The text and fi gures refl ect the current technical state at the time of printing Subject to technical changes Er...

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